Kassidi O'Gorman
Whitehouse,TX
Summary
Mental Health Counselor with nine years of experience working with children in educational and other support settings, including five years of direct mental health counseling. Actively involved in the development and implementation of school district mental health programs, protocols, and intervention frameworks that support student wellbeing and academic success. Experienced in creating and managing individualized treatment plans, addressing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Resourceful and student-centered professional committed to building effective, sustainable mental health supports.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Chapel Hill Independent School District
Tyler, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Provided individual counseling sessions for students facing mental health challenges.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to promote social skills and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create supportive learning environments.
- Facilitated workshops on mental health awareness for students and parents.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Developed district-wide protocols to identify at-risk students and streamline client referral processes.
- Collaborated with other district departments and administration to coordinate mental health services across multiple campuses.
Special Education Counselor
Chapel Hill Independent School District
Tyler, TX
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support student progress.
- Facilitated counseling sessions to address social and emotional issues.
- Advocated for student rights within educational policies and practices.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented intervention strategies.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school teams including parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals involved in a student's education plan.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals to discuss strategies for improving academic performance of special needs students.
- Created behavior intervention plans for students who exhibited challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.
Therapist Associate
Cerebral
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted individual counseling sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to address various mental health issues.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Maintained accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergency situations for clients.
Counselor
Therapy Inspired
Tyler, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided individual, group, and couples counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in a private practice setting.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans focused on patient goals and history.
- Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and physical or substance abuse.
- Empowered clients to tackle challenging situations with better and more diverse coping skills.
- Adhered to federal and state documentation mandates regarding records and file management.
Case Manager
TrueCore Behavioral Solutions
Brownwood, TX
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Facilitated case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.
- Conducted psycho-educational and social rehabilitation groups as needed related to transition issues.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.2017
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Mental health assessments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Student advocacy
- Educational workshops
- Crisis intervention
- Solution-focused counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychological assessment
- Trainer of Youth Mental Health First Aid
Certification
• Licensed Professional Counselor #86307
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Chapel Hill Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Counselor
Chapel Hill Independent School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
Therapist Associate
Cerebral
02.2022 - 08.2022
Counselor
Therapy Inspired
01.2021 - 01.2022
Case Manager
TrueCore Behavioral Solutions
04.2017 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern New Mexico University